Fragrances inspired by Ouverture Eau de Parfum

The original Ouverture Xerjoff

The two side by side

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Our verdict

Editor reviewed

What they share

Every one of its 11 notes is in the original, including Cashmere Wood, Amber, Vanilla

The main difference

Without sandalwood

What they share

Shares 5 of its 12 notes, including Vanilla, Sandalwood, Rose

The main difference

Adds amber and cashmere wood, drops benzoin and bergamot

What they share

Shares 4 of its 9 notes, including Vanilla, Sandalwood, Jasmine

The main difference

Adds bergamot and coconut, drops amber and cashmere wood

What they share

Shares 7 of its 12 notes, including Sandalwood, Jasmine, Amber

The main difference

Adds cashmere wood and fig leaf, drops bergamot and caramel

What they share

Shares 5 of its 15 notes, including Amber, Vanilla, Sandalwood

The main difference

Adds aldehydes and bergamot, drops cashmere wood and cinnamon

Scent profile

Ouverture EDP the original Occasion EDP inspired by

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How we judge a match

We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.

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